Sustainable Carbon Management
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Northumbria University is proud to offer Sustainable Carbon Management CPD courses delivered in partnership with the North East Combined Authority (NECA).
Course overview
With a strong focus on sustainability, organisations will benefit from having members of the workforce engaged in ISEP approved/certified eLearning training on climate change and sustainability, thus facilitating energy saving and waste reduction measures that will save money and benefit the environment. In addition, policy objectives on sustainable carbon management and the transition to net-zero will be facilitated by having appropriately trained personnel in carbon assessment. The training will also help in meeting legal reporting requirements.
The course has been split into 3 parts, with more details below. An individual must be able to commit to completing all 3 elements in order to successfully complete the programme.
a. The Climate Crisis and your organisation
| Description |
This part of the course provides an introduction to the climate crisis, the latest climate science and why we are facing a climate and health emergency. The aim is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage meaningful conversations and action. |
| Duration | 2 - 3 hours |
| Delivery | e-learning |
| Attendees | General awareness for the workforce |
b. Net Zero Carbon - an introduction
| Description |
Learners will be able to explain what net zero means in terms of the underlying climate science. The course will focus on national and international policy contexts, organisational benefits of net zero and the requirement to satisfy the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SCER) regulations. |
| Duration | 2 - 3 hours |
| Delivery | e-learning |
| Attendees | Introduction for those collecting data for basic carbon footprinting |
c. Net Zero Carbon - skills for carbon calculation and reduction
| Description |
Many organisations have identified their supply chain emissions (Category 1 - Purchased goods and services) as their largest source of carbon emissions and a strategic opportunity to measure, report and reduce emissions towards a Net Zero position. In addition, the requirements of PPN 06/21 require organisation to report on 5 subcategories of scope 3 (business travel, employee commuting, waste generated in operations, upstream transportation and distribution and downstream transportation and distribution). The course includes exploring options for Net Zero target setting and carbon reduction planning in line with a range of recognised standards and initiatives. |
| Duration | 6 - 8 hours |
| Delivery | Classroom Based |
| Attendees | An introduction to those setting Net Zero Targets and tracking progress towards them |
Classroom delivery dates are expected to be in Spring 2026. Further information will be released in due course.
To register your interest and book your place on the course, please follow this link.
Course Information
Delivery Method Short Course
Location
Online Learning and Classroom Based
Start Spring 2026
Sector
Architecture, Built Environment and Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing
Fee
Fully Funded (Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria)
In order to be eligible for funded spaces on the programme, you must be either self-employed or in full-time or part-time employment. The workplace has to be within the North of Tyne area: Northumberland, North Tyneside or Newcastle.
All learning must be completed by 31st December 2026.
Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria as detailed in the entry requirement, places are fully funded. For those we don’t meet the eligibility requirements, please email businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk for further information.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk before booking.
